Sports Business Radio Podcast

Matt Higgins (@MHiggins) - CEO and Co-Founder of RSE Ventures, Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins and a Shark on ABC's hit TV show "Shark Tank". Higgins takes us behind the scenes and into the "Shark Tank". He shares whether he's investing his own money or not and how much information is provided about the companies making their pitches on the hit TV show. Higgins also discusses his company RSE Ventures, which is a partnership with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross. Higgins shares the elements he looks for in order to invest in a company and previews sectors that will be hot for investments in the future. Higgins also discusses his role as press secretary for the City of New York on 9/11 during one of the biggest crisis in U.S. history. Learn more about Matt and RSE Ventures at www.rseventures.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TJ Adeshola (@TJay) - Head of U.S. Sports Partnerships @Twitter joins us to discuss the growth of the social media platform and his role negotiating partnerships with U.S sports league, athletes and properties. TJ discusses the factors Twitter takes into consideration when determining what kind of content to bring to the platform, how athletes are using Twitter to speak out on non-sports issues while building their global brands and the success of live video programming that allows for real-time conversations on Twitter. TJ also discusses how esports/gaming and sports gambling will impact Twitter in the future. We also discuss how hashtags and emojis are created on the platform. Follow Sports Business Radio on our verified Twitter account @SBRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Osborn (@KarenOsborn22), Founder of the non-profit organization Kusewera (@Kusewera) joins us for a special Thanksgiving edition of Sports Business Radio. Kusewera’s mission is to empower and educate children in Malawi, Africa through active and creative PLAY. Osborn, a life-long athlete, started this non-profit organization after a trip to Malawi in 2008 changed her life. Now her organization is impacting thousands of children in Africa. Learn more about Kusewera during this inspiring conversation with Karen. Brian Berger and Bryan Griggs discuss what they are most thankful for and even provide some of their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners and social media followers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss the Sports Business Radio podcast winning a Cynopsis Media Award for Best Podcast at the recent Cynopsis Media Awards in New York City. Berger outlines the problems that Major League Baseball is facing moving forward and the warning signs that are already surfacing.  Berger and Griggs also discuss the recent mishandling of crisis situations at the University of Maryland, Ohio State, Michigan State, Penn State, Florida State and Baylor - and how the NCAA fits into the equation. And Berger and Griggs reflect on their trip to Miami for recent interview with Miami Dolphins President Tom Garfinkel and Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra. They also preview the big names who will be joining Sports Business Radio for the remainder of 2018. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by the Robinhood app (@RobinhoodApp). Robinhood is an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFS, options, and cryptos- all commission-free. Robinhood is giving Sports Business Radio listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at SBRADIO.robinhood.com today to take advantage and to start building your portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordi Bertomeu - President, Chairman and CEO of Euroleague Basketball (@Euroleague) joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the growth of the league, the league's partnership with IMG, having NBA legend Tony Parker on board as an owner of their club in Lyon, France, the transition from Euroleague to the NBA by Luka Doncic, when Euroleague may have a team in the UK, the world-class atmosphere at Euroleague Final Four and the challenge of managing a pro sports league that has clubs across 13 different countries, which makes for a mix of cultures, economies and politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat Head Coach joins Brian Berger for a candid, wide-ranging conversation. Spoelstra discusses being a new father, coping with the stresses that come with being an NBA coach, dealing with the 24/7 news cycle, the responsibility he feels he has to Heat owner Micky Arison and Heat President Pat Riley, the difference between coaching superstars versus developing young players, his special relationships with New York Knicks Head Coach David Fizdale and Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade, his "life duty" to help the people in the Philippines, growing up around the Portland Trail Blazers, thoughts on late Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen, the #1 determining factor for success and the inspiration he draws from watching his veteran players set the "right examples" for younger players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo features an in-depth conversation with Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium President and CEO Tom Garfinkel (@TomGarfinkel) live before a studio audience from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Berger and Garfinkel discuss the business of the Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium (which will host the 2020 Super Bowl and 2021 College Football Playoff Championship game). Garfinkel also discusses his path from college student to pro sports executive and the Miami Dolphins award-winning digital content and the decision to bring all of that content in-house. The Dolphins are also one of the leaders in all of pro sports with their efforts in the community via their Teamwork at Work, Football Unites and Dolphins Cancer Challenge initiatives and Garfinkel discusses those efforts. Garfinkel also answers questions from college students in attendance at the Sports Business Radio Road Show. #SBRMiami #FinsUp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look back on the life and legacy of the late Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen), billionaire owner of the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks who died this week at age 65. Paul Allen joined Sports Business Radio for a rare interview and we bring that to you from our archives. In the interview Allen discussed the legacy he hoped to leave with his sports teams and diverse portfolio of companies. Former Portland Trail Blazers President and G2 Strategic Founder Marshall Glickman also joins us for an insider's perspective into Paul Allen and his inner circle. Glickman dealt with Allen often on the construction of the Moda Center and other Trail Blazers business and real estate dealings. Glickman shares stories only someone with his access would have about Allen. This week's episode of Sports Business Radio is brought to you by the Robinhood app. Download the commission free trading app today at sbradio.robinhood.com and our listeners receive a FREE stock like Apple, Ford or Sprint to help build your portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian O'Connor (@Ian_OConnor), Author of the new book "Belichick" joins us to discuss his book, that takes a comprehensive look at one of the most polarizing and successful head coaches in U.S. sports history. O'Connor spoke with over 350 people to compile the book that uncovers several never before known stories about the New England Patriots head coach. We also discuss the 2018 MLB playoffs and New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees breaking the all-time passing yards record and what that means to Brees' legacy amongst the great QB's of all-time. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Mirer (@RickMirer) - Owner of Mirror Wine Company in Napa Valley (@MirrorWine) and former NFL and Notre Dame QB joins us to discuss his football career at Notre Dame and the NFL, his successful wine company, his transition from being an athlete to a businessman and being the parent to 3 sons who play sports. Mirer was the 2nd overall selection by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1993 NFL Draft and led Notre Dame to three bowl appearances while starring as the QB for the Fighting Irish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices